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Arizona America250 Commission announces Arizona Traveling Museum
FREDONIA, Ariz. — As Arizona commemorates America’s 250th anniversary, the Arizona America250 Commission announced today the Road to 250: Arizona Traveling Museum presented by Banner Health, a mobile exhibition that will tour all 15 counties, kicking off on February 14, 2026 in Prescott, the original capital of the Arizona Territory on Statehood Day. Housed in a custom-retrofitted trailer through MRA Mobile Experiential, the Arizona Traveling Museum is designed to gene

Brian O'Malley
Mar 182 min read


Intergenerational game nights bring laughter and connection
KANAB, Utah — Social isolation and loneliness aren’t just unenjoyable, they can have significant negative impacts on individuals’ physical and mental health. According to the CDC, being socially isolated and/ or feeling lonely has been shown to raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and mental health conditions like depression and anxiety - leading to an increased risk of premature death comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes per day. Photos courtesy of Healthy

Neak Loucks
Mar 181 min read


Adventures in Recovery cleans up Levi Stewart Memorial
Members of Adventures in Recovery (AiR) devoted two hours to cleaning up the Levi Stewart Memorial Park in Kanab this past Saturday as part of their ongoing commitment to service and recovery through outdoor connection. Members of Adventures in Recovery (AiR) spent two hours cleaning up Levi Stewart Memorial Park in Kanab on Saturday during their 12th group adventure. The project was coordinated with Matt Brown, JustServe specialist, and Donnie Riddle from Kanab City. Both

Matt Brown
Mar 111 min read


NASCAR star Alex Bowman races for shelter pets
When NASCAR driver Alex Bowman pulls into the driveway after a long day at the track, the welcome committee is always the same and always enthusiastic. NASCAR driver Alex Bowman meets an adoptable dog. Bowman and Ally Racing have partnered to donate money to Best Friends Animal Society, with a $1 million fundraising milestone coming up this year. “I’ve got three dogs - Huck, Finn and Merle - and they pretty much run the house,” Alex says. “No matter what kind of day I’ve ha

Kim McDaniel
Mar 113 min read


Women’s History Month with the Kanab Museum
Long before most women in America were recognized as full participants in public life, the women of the Utah Territory were already using their voices and exercising their rights on the frontier. To honor this legacy of early female leadership, the Utah Historical Society invited the Kanab Museum to partner in hosting a special Women’s History Month drop-in craft activity on Saturday, March 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kanab Center. Women’s suffrage activists picket outside

Kanab Museum
Mar 43 min read


Kane County 4-H Robotics Program “unearths” innovation in its eighth season
Kane County 4-H recently celebrated the completion of its eighth season of Junior FIRST LEGO League Robotics, continuing to inspire local youth through hands-on STEM learning and creative exploration. This year’s theme, “Unearthed,” encouraged students to dig deeper into discovery and innovation, exploring how ideas found beneath the surface can lead to real-world solutions. Throughout the season, participants researched topics, designed models and developed creative solu

Elizabeth Davis
Mar 42 min read


Twelfth annual Balloons & Tunes Roundup celebrates community spirit and positivity
KANAB - The 12th annual Balloons & Tunes Roundup returned to Kanab over the third weekend of February, bringing music, light and community pride, despite winter weather challenges. Left: People hold their paper lanterns in the air, waiting for them to rise. Right: Just some the people who work tirelessly to put this event on. Photos courtesy of the Office of Tourism While pilots and spectators hoped for morning balloon launches, conditions proved unpredictable. With the ex

Kane County Office of Tourism
Feb 252 min read
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